What Stichting Prisma Amsterdam does

Stichting Prisma Amsterdam is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) established in 1974 and headquartered in Amsterdam, operating for more than 50 years to support Amsterdammers with mild intellectual disabilities (LVB). Its mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation by helping participants discover and engage in leisure activities, build social contacts, and gain independence in daily life. The organization functions as a social welfare provider rather than a technology company: it has no public APIs, proprietary software, or digital platform of note, and its 'product' is human-coordinated service delivery.

The core service portfolio centers on the Maatjes (buddy) matching program — a one-on-one volunteer pairing scheme — augmented by a calendar of weekly clubs and courses including Prisma Koor (choir, €260/season), Bowling (€300/season, 40 persons across 10 lanes at Knijn), DJ Workshop (€75 per workshop series at Club JACO), Stijldansen ballroom dancing (€260 for 32 lessons), and Buurtband neighborhood band. Social meeting formats include Stamtafels (€5/meal), Burengroepen, and the Jongerenclub. Participation coaches are assigned to every Amsterdam district (Noord, Oost, Centrum, Zuidoost, Nieuw-West, West, Zuid) and conduct intake, matching, and barrier-removal support. Group transport is brokered through RMC for AOV-pass holders.

The business model is a three-stream non-profit funding structure: (1) municipal funding under the Dutch Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) framework from the Municipality of Amsterdam, (2) individual and corporate donations, and (3) participant season fees for clubs and courses, with Stadspas-based discounts (up to 50% reduction). The organization employs approximately 16 paid staff, is supported by more than 100–200 active volunteers, and serves over 600 participants, with 150 participants meeting weekly at clubs. Distribution is community-led: referrals from healthcare providers and social workers, self-referrals via the website, and word-of-mouth, supplemented by public awareness campaigns such as IDFA film-theater screenings and a traveling Bridge Exhibition. The organization relocated to Spaarndammerstraat 722 in March 2025 and operates under a Raad van Toezicht chaired by Anja Hommel, with Director Wemmy Harteveld leading day-to-day operations.

Name

Stichting Prisma Amsterdam

Legal name

Stichting Prisma Amsterdam

Website

https://stichtingprisma.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Prisma Amsterdam is a Dutch non-profit foundation, founded 1974, that supports Amsterdammers with mild intellectual disabilities through volunteer buddy matching, weekly clubs, and district-level participation coaching across all of Amsterdam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Social inclusion programs
• Volunteer buddy matching
• Leisure activity clubs
• Community participation coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Funding (Wmo): Government funding from the Municipality of Amsterdam for social support services under the Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) framework.
2. Donations and Corporate Donations: Individual and corporate donations to support ongoing club and course activities. Funded by donors who want to support social inclusion in Amsterdam.
3. Participant Fees: Fees charged for clubs and courses, with discounts available for Stadspas holders. Season-based membership fees for weekly activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Prisma Amsterdam helps Amsterdammers with mild intellectual disabilities (LVB) participate in social life through volunteer buddy matching (Maatjes), weekly clubs and courses (choir, DJ workshop, bowling, ballroom dancing, band), neighborhood meeting places (Stamtafels, Burengroepen, Jongerenclub), and participation coaching services. The organization addresses loneliness and social isolation by combining one-on-one volunteer support with structured group activities across all Amsterdam districts.

Product overview

Stichting Prisma Amsterdam is a social welfare organization that has operated for over 50 years helping Amsterdammers with mild intellectual disabilities (LVB) participate in leisure activities. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered on its Maatjes (buddy matching) program and weekly clubs/courses including Prisma Koor (choir), DJ Workshop, Bowling, Stijldansen (ballroom dancing), and Buurtband (neighborhood band). Social meeting opportunities include Stamtafels (standing tables), Burengroepen (neighborhood groups), and a Jongerenclub (youth club), all supported by Participatiecoaching (participation coaching) services. Monthly Uitstapjes (trips and excursions) provide additional shared experiences. The offering functions as a unified social inclusion platform combining one-on-one buddy matching, group activities, and professional coaching to combat loneliness and build independence among people with intellectual disabilities across Amsterdam neighborhoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prismaatje: Maatjes (buddy) program matching volunteers with Amsterdammers with intellectual disabilities for companionship and activities

Products and services

• Maatjes (Buddy Program) One-on-one volunteer matching program where a volunteer buddy ('Maatje') is paired with an Amsterdammer with mild intellectual disability to undertake activities together, build social connections, and work toward personal independence goals.
• Prisma Koor (Choir) Weekly choir group for participants with mild intellectual disabilities. The repertoire includes contemporary Dutch pop music and English songs with Dutch lyrics, accompanied by a guitarist, with annual performances at Paradiso Korendag. Costs €260 per season (29 lessons plus at least 1 performance), with discounts available via Stadspas.
• DJ Workshop DJ lessons taught in multiple groups at Club JACO on Tuesday afternoons. Participants learn to use DJ equipment and mix songs, with 8 sessions priced at €75 per workshop series. Participants receive their own mix on USB at the end.
• Bowling (Bowlen) Weekly bowling activities held at Knijn Bowling. Saturday sessions accommodate 40 persons across 10 lanes, with a Wednesday monthly option. Costs €300 per season (32 lessons), with Stadspas discounts available.
• Stijldansen (Ballroom Dancing) Ballroom dancing lessons teaching Quickstep, Chachacha, and other dance styles. Classes are taught by a professional instructor with volunteer support at Antoniehuis in Amsterdam Noord. Participants learn partnered dancing with an end-of-season formal dance event. Costs €260 for 32 lessons.
• Buurtband (Neighborhood Band) Music-making activity for young people with and without intellectual disabilities, led by a band leader. Participants play together regardless of prior experience and perform for family and friends. Held Fridays 16:30-17:30 at a location in Amsterdam.
• Stamtafels (Standing Tables) Monthly social gathering tables organized in different city districts where participants meet others, discover activities in their neighborhood, and enjoy a €5 meal (including starter, main, and dessert). Facilitated by participation coaches.
• Burengroepen (Neighborhood Groups) Groups of participants from the same neighborhood who meet regularly, facilitated by one or two volunteers. Activities include walking, coffee, or other neighborhood outings to expand social networks.
• Jongerenclub (Youth Club) Monthly youth club for people around the same age to meet, chat, get to know each other better, and plan activities together. Targets young adults with mild intellectual disabilities.
• Participatiecoaching (Participation Coaching) Individual guidance service helping Amsterdammers with mild intellectual disabilities discover leisure activities, find suitable options in their neighborhood, overcome barriers, and take first steps toward social participation. Participation coaches work across all Amsterdam city districts.
• Uitstapjes (Trips and Excursions) Monthly organized outings and excursions for participants, providing opportunities for shared experiences and community integration beyond regular weekly activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ participants can participate and feel more welcome in the city
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RMC (Group Transport Provider)coreOthers · 1 August 2022RMC is the transport provider for Prisma's group transport services (Groepsvervoer) for clubs and courses. Prisma mediates between participants and RMC. Since August 2022, RMC handles all group transport for Prisma's weekly activities.
• SuperkrachtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperkracht and Prisma collaborate on a project for young adults with LVB (18-35 years) to actively participate in festivals, events, pop venues, and theaters in Amsterdam. Participants follow training to discover which work best matches their talents and interests. This extends Prisma's offering to include cultural sector participation opportunities.
• EaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEase is a free youth support center (12-25 years) where young people can drop in without appointment. Prisma and Ease collaborate to make services more visible and accessible for young people with LVB.
• The Special Social ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'slowdate' events (speed dating for people with disabilities) organized at Pakhuis de Zwijger, combining Prisma's expertise with Special Social Club's event experience.
• CapidominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for slowdate event, providing expertise on dating and relationships for people with disabilities.
• De Witte BoeiminorOthersHuis van de buurt (Community House) location in De Oostelijke Eilanden where Prisma's Accessibility Coordinator is based and conducts outreach activities.
• Club JACOminorOthersVenue for DJ Workshop activities.
• Knijn BowlingminorOthersVenue for bowling activities - 10 lanes reserved for Prisma groups on Saturdays.
• AmstaminorOthersLocation provider for Prismakoor rehearsals on Overtoom.
• AntoniehuisminorOthersVenue in Amsterdam Noord for Style Dancing lessons.
• Buurthuizen and BuurtkamersminorOthersNeighborhood centers and community rooms across Amsterdam where Prisma organizes activities and connects participants with local offerings.
• Jeugdplatform AmsterdamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on youth engagement initiatives, including 'Jongerentafel' events with local politicians.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: 's Heeren Loo is a major Dutch provider of care and support for people with intellectual disabilities. While it offers participation-focused services overlapping with Prisma, its scope spans residential care, healthcare, and education across regions. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same population.
• Cordaan: Cordaan is a large Amsterdam-based care organization providing services for elderly, people with disabilities, and youth. Overlaps with Prisma in Amsterdam-based disability support, but operates broader service lines including residential care and home care across the Amsterdam region.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Leger des Heils operates social welfare and participation programs in Amsterdam for vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities or social disadvantage. Comparable as a non-profit social services provider delivering participation-focused programs in the same city.

Emerging players

• Onbeperkt aan de Slag: Onbeperkt aan de Slag is a Dutch initiative that supports people with disabilities to enter or sustain employment. Adjacent to Prisma's focus on social participation, but narrower (employment rather than leisure/social connection) and program-scoped rather than year-round community.

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Zorg: Philadelphia is one of the largest Dutch care providers for people with intellectual disabilities, supporting daily participation, leisure, and social integration. Comparable to Prisma in target population (LVB), but operates at much larger scale with residential and daytime activity services across the Netherlands.
• MEE Nederland: MEE is a Dutch nationwide network supporting people with disabilities (including intellectual disabilities) to participate in society, focused on social inclusion, advocacy, and independent living. It shares Prisma's mission of social participation and offers directly comparable services such as information provision, peer support, and inclusion coaching.
• Ieder(in): Ieder(in) is the Dutch umbrella network of disability advocacy organizations focused on social participation, accessibility, and independent living. Comparable in mission and target population, but operates as an advocacy/coalition body rather than direct service provider like Prisma.

Regional players

• HVO-Querido: HVO-Querido is an Amsterdam-based organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other support needs to live independently and participate socially. Closely comparable to Prisma in Amsterdam-specific scope and social participation focus, though broader in service range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-prisma-amsterdam

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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